New Delhi: Vikram Dev Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, assumed the role of Secretary of the Ministry of Coal today. Before this appointment, Dutt held the position of Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), where he oversaw key developments in India’s aviation…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, announced the results of the Plus Two examinations for Arts, Commerce, and Science streams on Sunday. The overall pass percentages reveal a strong performance across all streams, with the Science stream leading at 86.93 percent. The Arts stream saw a pass percentage of 80.95 percent, while…
Goa: India Energy Week 2024 is set to return from February 6 to 9 in Goa, building on the remarkable success of its 2023 edition inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Bhubaneswar: The first meeting of the High Empowered Committee of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for the financial year 2024-25 took place today at the Lok Seva Bhavan. The meeting, chaired by Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, focused on reviewing the progress, success, and implementation of various infrastructure development projects across…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha today hosted the National Conference on Bamboo and Medicinal Plants at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together senior officials, technical institutions, industry experts, and community organisations to explore new pathways for strengthening livelihoods linked to bamboo and medicinal plant sectors. The conference opened with a welcome address…
Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth ₹919 crore in Gujarat, which include various initiatives by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with other dignitaries, was also present during the event. Beginning his address with Navratri greetings,…
Bhubaneswar: Kartik Pandian, a senior leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has kicked off his campaign in Semiliguda in Koraput, Bissam Cuttack and Gunupur constituencies of Rayagada district ahead of the upcoming general elections. Addressing enthusiastic crowds in Koraput and Rayagada, Pandian urged the people to ensure a resounding victory for BJD candidates in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has inaugurated the International Conference titled “Hunger-Free World: Professor M.S. Swaminathan’s Vision for an Evergreen Revolution” at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Chennai. Held on August 7th and 8th, the conference is dedicated to celebrating the transformative work of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, a key…
Goa, 2024: Prasar Bharati launched its Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, WAVES, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Addressing the press during the event, Shri Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Chairman of Prasar Bharati, emphasized the national broadcaster’s commitment to providing clean, family-friendly entertainment that caters to diverse audiences across India. “As a national…
New Delhi: Lord Meghnad Desai, noted economist, academic, and member of the UK House of Lords, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 85. A towering figure in both economic scholarship and public life, Desai was widely admired for his intellectual independence and deep-rooted ties to India. Born in 1940 in Vadodara, Gujarat, Desai…
